By 1988, Ford’s LTD Crown Victoria had become ubiquitous, patrolling North America in taxicab and police interceptor form, and haunting any destination favored by retirees clinging to their taste for large rear-wheel-drive sedans with V8 engines. At the top… more»
Jul 11, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
“Snake Charmer!” 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Owned and loved for 60 years by its original owner, this never-restored 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra comes to auction in August. Henry “Hank” Williams Jr. led an interesting life, participating in the U.S. Army’s WW II D-Day operations in… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1 of 280! 1967 Pontiac 428 2+2 Convertible
Pontiac’s GTO gets the tiger’s share of attention when it comes to ’60s performance, but shoppers with fat wallets in 1967 ignored the mid-sized GTO to go upmarket, delighting the dealer with a quest for full-sized style and flair…. more»
Jul 3, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Restored Mechanicals: 1971 Ford F-250
We rarely see a vehicle with a fully restored and powder-coated frame here at BarnFinds. This 1971 Ford F-250 presents an interesting mix of finished and unfinished work that may tempt buyers who likes what’s done. We’ll show the… more»
Jun 12, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Little Hustler! 1974 Datsun 620 Wrecker
Listen up, Datsun wrecker fans! That’s right: Shirley in Goat Elbow, Nebraska and Ed in Frozen Loaf, Oklahoma, this is your day! Joking aside, this 1974 Datsun 620 Little Hustler tow truck might excite a narrow band of enthusiasts,… more»
Jun 8, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Fins and Style! 1960 Plymouth Belvedere
Like it or not, you can’t call this 1960 Plymouth Belvedere’s styling boring. Three years after Chrysler put fins in every neighborhood with designer Virgil “X” Exner’s Forward Look designs, Plymouth’s “Stabilizers,” as they were called, rise with authority… more»
Jun 4, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
All Business! 1937 Ford Model 78 Coupe
Ford hit a home run with its new nose for ’37, and a choice of two V8 engines offered something for everyone. This mostly-original business coupe came in “Model 78” form, indicating the larger 85 HP V8. It shows… more»
May 23, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
455 Four-Speed! 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Mention “455 and a four speed” and you’ll pique the interest of any gear-head with a pulse. Calling this car an “unverified” 4-4-2 gives its seller immediate credibility, and that bodes well for other elements of the description. The… more»
May 18, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Topless Hot Tubbing! 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport
And now, for something completely different, a convertible pickup truck with a two-person hot tub in the bed. Right, then! As if a nearly perfect example low-mileage one-of-2842 soft-top Dakota Sport convertible isn’t rare and interesting, this one sports… more»
May 13, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Ford-Powered Exotic! 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Like a life-sized Hot Wheels car, the DeTomaso Pantera can make grown adults say things like “Vroom! Vroom!” and “Try and catch me, copper!” The Italian-bodied mid-engine exotic boasts what might be called an advantage over other Italian supercars: … more»
May 8, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Ready For Takeoff: 1972 Imperial LeBaron
With Chrysler’s “fuselage” styling, this generation Imperial polarizes luxury car fans into love and, well, less-than-love. Count me in the Love camp, and this 1972 Imperial LeBaron looks ready for takeoff. The claimed 71,000 mile classic in Burlington, North… more»
May 2, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Triple Black Survivor: 1972 Imperial LeBaron 440
After a long day of ruling your empire: settling squabbles among the peasants, cleverly outwitting your enemies, arbitrating life and death, wondering if your mead or latte has been poisoned… what better respite than… the Imperial? This “great” running… more»
May 2, 2024 • Stories • 19 Comments
18 Miles Since ’74! 1970 Lincoln Continental
Preserved on jack stands since 1975, this 1970 Lincoln Continental hid untouched for nearly three decades in a Missouri garage until Lincoln super-fan Gene Epstein acquired the Light Blue classic. Imagine finding a beauty like this at a garage… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Ford-Powered Exotic! 1967 Intermeccanica Omega
With America taking its name from Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, it’s only fitting that a gorgeous Italian Grand Touring car would explore America under red-blooded American V8 power. This 1967 Intermeccanica Omega is no kit car! With a chassis… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
California Farm Truck! 1970 Chevrolet SWB 4×4
Select upgrades and replacement parts have this 1970 Chevrolet C10 4×4 in “running and driving project” status. The claimed long-time California vehicle now hails from Mays Landing, New Jersey, and can be yours with an acceptable high bid here… more»
Apr 15, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Triple-Black 390! 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Mercury capitalized on the Ford Mustang’s popularity with their upscale version in 1967, the Cougar. This 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 represented the marque’s European-inspired grand touring coupe, featuring leather and vinyl upholstery, full instrumentation in circular gauges, an overhead… more»
